DIPR Leh, March 03: Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and nominated Councillor (Sangha), LAHDC Leh, Ven Konchok Tsepel visited various Buddhist monastic institutions in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, during their ongoing week-long tour of Karnataka. They visited Sera Mey, Sera Jey, Ngari Khangtsen, Sakya Gonpa, Drigung Kagyu and Namdrolling monasteries in Bylakuppe in Karnataka. 

In these monastic institutions, MP Ladakh, JTN and the nominated Councillor Konchok Tsephel met all the student monks and nuns from Ladakh studying in the region and discussed several important issues pertaining to them, such as the issue of recognised certificate/degree, scholarship, hostel facilities, medical and travel expenses among other matters.

Both the public representatives appreciated the Ladakhi student monk and nuns for their dedication and effort in pursuing various philosophical as well as literature subjects leading to preserve and promote the very essence of the teachings of Buddha. They also assured all possible assistance in the coming times. 

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The monastic student community expressed gratitude and appreciated MP Ladakh and the nominated Councillor for their visit to assess the well-being of the monastic students and their concerns.

The representatives would also visit other Buddhist monasteries and monastic institutions situated in Karnataka along with a visit to the Mahabodhi School in Mysore in the coming days.